Water Operations Manager/Chief Plant Operator

Job Title: Water Operations Manager/Chief Plant Operator

Department: Asset Management

Reports To: Regional Director

Office Location: Adelanto, CA

Years of Experience: Minimum of 5 years of industry experience

Classification: Exempt

Travel Required: Occasional

Normal Business Hrs: 7AM to 4PM

Prepared Date: February-2025

Assigned Facility(s): Adelanto, CA Water Treatment Plant and Distribution System

Salary: $98,000-$120,000

Job Objective

Reporting directly to the Regional Director and/or the Director of Operations, the Water Operations Manager/CPO has full responsibility for the successful operation and maintenance of the assigned facility wastewater and collection system. This is an active working leadership and operations position.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage facility treatment and distribution system operations
• Supervise and manage operation and maintenance personnel including significant responsibility for training, performance evaluations, hiring and discipline
• Manages staff in the performance of tasks related to the maintenance, repair, installation, and construction of water treatment and distribution operations including wells, reservoirs, pumps, pump stations, pipes, valves, meters, tanks, equipment, and related control systems. Inspects the maintenance & repair of equipment for quality and compliance with applicable standards
• Manages implementation and ongoing utilization of the company Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for tracking Asset Management
• Interact with regulatory agencies and clients
• Analyze and resolve problems with process and/or equipment
• Review lab tests and interpret data
• Create and distribute client, regulatory and operating data reports
• Prepare and coordinate regulatory programs as required by permit
• Maintain compliance with regulatory permits
• Oversee and perform process adjustments to maintain treatment process compliance
• Perform other duties and participate in the operation of other PERC Water facilities on limited basis as needed
• Promote and adhere to PERC Water’s written corporate Safety program
• Maintain acceptable attendance per PERC Water standards
• Communicate any problems/issues to supervisor
• All other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

1. General computer knowledge; good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

1. Excellent team-working and communications skills to enable effective interaction with and supervision of PERC Water personnel.
2. Must possess good verbal, written and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with coworkers and supervisor. Ability to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

1. Physical:
   • Body Positions: Standing, sitting for extended periods of time, walking.
   • Body Movements: Use of hands, eyes, arms and voice. Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.
   • Must be able to climb on, or into facility equipment and systems
   • Willingness to travel a plus.

1. Mental:

Language ability includes reading, writing, spelling, and the ability to communicate

Clearly on business topics in English.

Education, Professional Credentials and Experience Required

1. Valid California Grade D3 and T2 Certification or higher
2. Minimum 5 years of supervisory or leadership for water system operations
3. Valid state-issued Class C driver’s license

Work Conditions

• Water Treatment Facility & Distribution System (indoor and outdoor)